Expert gardener reveals why you shouldn’t throw away your used coffee grounds: ‘Nice to know’

To reduce waste, improve soil and crop quality, and save money, home gardeners like TikToker Carmen Johnston (@carmenjohnstongardens) are opting for homemade organic fertilizers over synthetic blends.

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Johnston, an expert gardener, shared a one-ingredient organic fertilizer recipe on TikTok.

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Save you coffee! I do this once a month. Be sure to store your coffee in a container that can breath and keep the lid off. Make sure they are very dry before using and work into the soil.

♬ original sound – Carmen Johnston

“Don’t throw away your coffee grounds, y’all,” Johnston advises. “Give your plants a java jolt.”…

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